Heirs to the Saudi throne

Since the death in 1953 of the founder of the Saudi state, King Abdul Aziz ibn Saud, the line of succession to the throne has passed through his sons, from brother to brother. Prince Salman became king on Jan. 22, and next in line is Crown Prince Muqrin. Read related article.

90yearsold807060King Saud1902-1969Ousted by his brother Faisal.Crown Prince Nayef1933 -2012Appointed as heir to the throne in 2011 but died one year later.LIVINGSons of King Abdul Aziz ibn SaudDEADCrown Prince Muqrin1945-Appointed deputy heir in 2014.Prince Talal1931-Erratic and perceived as unstable; exiled in the 1960s when he criticized the House of Saud.King Abdul Aziz ibn Saud1876-1953Reigned for 21 years from 1932 until his death.CURRENT AGE/AGE WHEN DIEDBIRTH ORDER OF KING ABDUL AZIZ IBN SAUD’S SONSKing Abdullah1924-2015Named Princes Salman and Muqrin as heirs to the throne. King Fahd1921-2005Reigned until his death. Crown Prince Sultan1924-2011Appointed as heir to the throne in 2005 but died in 2011. King Salman1936-Appointed first in line to the throne in 2012.King Khaled1912-1982Reigned until his death.King Faisal1904-1975Assassinated by his nephew Faisal bin Musaid. About 25 other sons who lived to adulthood are not shown. KING ABDUL AZIZ IBN SAUDKING SAUDKING FAISALKING KHALEDKING FAHDKING ABDULLAH’32’53’64’75’82’05’1521 years11 years11 years7 years23 years10 yearsSuccessionto thethroneDuration of reign